Riff Tone
In The Stars
The Rolling Stones
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-355 (likely, based on recent studio rig and video evidence)
AmpFender Tweed Champ (studio), possibly Fender Harvard 'One Love' (studio backup)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock ES-355, likely 57 Classics or similar PAF-style)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2024. Based on Guitar World studio rig report for Hackney Diamonds era and video evidence from 'In The Stars' official video. No confirmed pedal use for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup crunchbright and articulateopen and dynamicpercussive attackwarm midrangeclear note separationslight amp breakuptouch-sensitivevintage characterstudio clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation with an edge-of-breakup amp tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-355 (likely, based on recent studio rig and video evidence)
AmpFender Tweed Champ (studio), possibly Fender Harvard 'One Love' (studio backup)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock ES-355, likely 57 Classics or similar PAF-style)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2024. Based on Guitar World studio rig report for Hackney Diamonds era and video evidence from 'In The Stars' official video. No confirmed pedal use for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup crunchbright and articulateopen and dynamicpercussive attackwarm midrangeclear note separationslight amp breakuptouch-sensitivevintage characterstudio clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation with an edge-of-breakup amp tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.
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